Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 73.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 374 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01142 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CLOVER LEAF RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam?
Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam?
Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam is owned by CLOVER LEAF RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam built?
Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam?
Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam?
Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam last inspected?
Clover Leaf Ranch Lake Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.